Aston Villa rejects Tottenham's bid for midfielder, Spanish side rubbing their hands
By Manuel Meza
Aston Villa’s decision to reject Tottenham Hotspur’s approach for Jacob Ramsey has reportedly provided a significant boost to Real Betis in their pursuit of Giovani Lo Celso. According to Estadio Deportivo, the Midlands club’s rejection has inadvertently aided the La Liga side’s quest to bring the Argentine midfielder back to Spain this summer.
Earlier reports suggested that Tottenham had tabled an offer of £20 million plus Giovani Lo Celso for Jacob Ramsey, a proposal that was supposedly turned down by Aston Villa. However, conflicting accounts emerged from football.london’s Alasdair Gold, who stated that all parties involved denied any such offer had been made.
Despite these denials, Estadio Deportivo maintains that Villa did indeed reject an offer from Spurs for Ramsey, which included Lo Celso as part of the deal. By refusing the bid, Villa has indirectly assisted Betis, who are keen on reacquiring the services of the Tottenham star.
Real Betis view this summer as the perfect time to secure Lo Celso's signature but are approaching the situation with patience. The report from Estadio Deportivo notes that the Spanish club believes a transfer can only be achieved through a measured, strategic approach, anticipating that Tottenham may lower their asking price for the 28-year-old midfielder as the transfer window progresses.
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Aston Villa rejects Tottenham's bid for midfielder, Spanish side rubbing their hands
Lo Celso, who previously enjoyed a successful loan spell at Betis, will have a significant influence on his next destination due to his contract situation. It is widely speculated that the Argentine would prefer a return to the familiar environment of Betis over the uncertainty of potentially limited playing time at Aston Villa.
Villa's rejection not only keeps Ramsey at the club but also pushes Tottenham to reconsider their options, possibly lowering their expectations for Lo Celso's transfer fee.
Spurs might need to adjust their strategy and focus on finding a club willing to meet their valuation for Lo Celso, while Betis can patiently wait, knowing the player's preference and their strong negotiating position.
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Will Tottenham manage to offload Lo Celso for a good price, or will Betis secure the midfielder for a bargain?